GES (Graduate Employability Skills)
GES – Your Pipeline to Nigeria’s Top, Work-Ready Graduates
Hiring fresh graduates can feel like a gamble. You see a promising CV, but you invest weeks of training only to find they lack the essential 21st-century skills—professional ethics, communication, and emotional intelligence—to truly succeed. It’s a costly and frustrating cycle for employers.
The Graduate Employability Skills (GES) Programme is your solution. A product of Matrix Finishing School (MFS), we address the persistent challenge of graduate unemployment by transforming bright graduates into the high-performing, reliable employees your business needs. We bridge the gap between academic qualifications and workplace demands.
Graduate Employability Skills (GES) Programme
GES is not for everyone. Only candidates who demonstrate strong potential, discipline and career ambition progress to the final stage.
The GES Applicants goes through a Mandatory 3-State Selection Process:
Stage 1: Aptitude & Employability Screening Test
Tests:
- Logical reasoning
- Problem solving
- Communication
- Work readiness mindset
Stage 2: Online Application Submission
Applicants submit:
- Personal statement.
- CV
- Motivation for joining GES.
Stage 3: Virtual/Physical Interview Screening
Only selected applications get invited.
This ensures the programme attracts people who value the opportunity. “Only candidates who demonstrate strong potential, discipline and career ambition progress to the final state.”
Do you have what it takes to join the next GES Cohort?
Why GES?
GES is the Gateway to Highly Competitive Internship
- “Only GES graduates are considered for our exclusive internship placements.”
- “Top organizations prefer GES graduates because of our rigorous training.”
- “Our internship partners acceept only vetted and certified GES graduates.”
Limited Slots
- “We receive hundreds of applications, but only the top 50 candidates are chosen every cohort.”
- “Admission is on merit – not first come, first serve.”
Tution Fee
Application is free but shortlisted candidates are required to pay Tution Fee of N500,000 to cover the entire 3-months learning journey. However, Top Performing candidates from the assessment gets up to 60% discount.
Only candidates who score up to 70% are shortlisted for the programme:
- Scholarship A (60%) – Participants that scores 85%-100%
- Scholarship B (50%) – Participants that scores 70% – 84%
Faculty & Mentors
- “World-class faculty with real industry track records.”
- “Learn from CEOs, consultants and top performers”
- “Gain access to mentors who have built real careers”
Success Stories – Testimonials
“Our past cohorts had a 70% employment rate.”
“A premium career acceleration programme for high-potential graduates.”
How We Forge Work-Ready Professionals: Our 3-Month Immersive Model
Our unique hybrid training model combines intensive learning, real-world immersion, and professional mentorship to ensure graduates transition seamlessly into your workplace.
Month 1: Intensive Onsite Training
- Participants undergo full-time, face-to-face training with seasoned industry experts
- The curriculum focuses on building core employability, workplace ethics, leadership, innovation, and digital skills.
- We use a simulated workplace environment to instil discipline, professionalism, and adaptability from day one.
Month 2: Internship Placement + Weekly Learning
- Graduates are placed in reputable partner organizations like yours for an internship four days a week (Monday–Thursday)
- Every Friday, they return to the classroom to submit progress reports, engage in peer learning, and connect their practical internship experiences to theory
Month 3: Full Internship Experience
- Participants engage in a full-time internship at their host organization
- This final month consolidates their professional exposure and significantly improves their chances of being retained as a full-time employee. For those not absorbed, Terraskills facilitates recommendations to other employers in our network
Customizable Internship & Recruitment Pathways
Employers can co-design internship or entry-level hiring programs with Terraskills to align graduate competencies with organizational needs, ensuring a perfect fit and retention.
Partnership Opportunities for Employers
Graduate Sponsorship
Support selected graduates to undergo the GES programme as part of your CSR or youth empowerment initiative.
Recruitment Partnership
Access the GES talent pool to fill internship or entry-level roles.
Industry Collaboration
Co-develop customized GES modules that align with your industry’s skill needs.
Mentorship Engagement
Participate as an industry mentor to inspire, guide, and evaluate GES participants.
Over the years, GES has helped thousands of graduates gain confidence, employability, and purpose — transforming them into high-value professionals who add real value to their employers.
Let's work together
Partnering with us is more than corporate social responsibility; it’s a smart business decision.
Strengthen your organizational strategy
We strengthen your organizational strategy with clear structure, aligned goals, and efficient processes. Keeping workflows smooth and adaptable for ongoing success.
Digitize your processes or service delivery
We streamline operations and enhance efficiency by transforming manual tasks into automated, digital workflows.
Join Us in Building the Future Workforce.
Frequently Asked Question
01. What is the primary goal of the GES program?
The GES is a proven three-month finishing school that transforms promising graduates into polished professionals, aiming to solve the challenge of finding work-ready talent.
02. How does partnering with GES de-risk my hiring process?
By partnering with us to offer an internship, your organization gets to "try before you buy," which de-risks the hiring process and reduces recruitment costs.
03. What are the key learning tracks covered in the GES program?
The program covers 12 modules, including: Career Planning & Goal Setting; Communication, Leadership, and Emotional Intelligence; Workplace Etiquette & Professionalism; Innovation and Entrepreneurship; and Digital Skills and Job Readiness.
04. What measurable results have GES graduates achieved?
GES graduates have a high success rate, with a 90% employment rate achieved within six months of completing the program.
05. How can my organization start partnering with GES?
To partner on talent acquisition, you should connect with the Placements Team to learn how you can host a GES intern.
GES
- 90% employment rate within 6 months
- 25,000+ graduates trained across Nigeria
- 100+ partner organizations hiring directly from GES
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